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US President Barack Obama speaks during his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago. (Photo: AP)

Obama to hold last press conference on Wednesday

Obama had made his valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago earlier this week.

14 Jan 2017 10:51 AM IST

Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families. (Photo: AFP)

London mayor warns against 'roll out the red carpet' for Donald Trump

An invitation to a State Visit to the UK was extended to Trump and US First Lady Melania by British PM May on behalf of...

18 July 2017 6:40 PM IST

US President Barack Obama. (Photo: AP)

'Obama Out': US Prez ending reign as pop culture king

Obama's cultural identity was intertwined with a liberal agenda that was a turnoff to many voters.

5 Jan 2017 8:43 AM IST

Obama is also planning last-minute commutations and pardons, White House officials said, in line with his second-term effort to cut sentences for inmates given unduly harsh sentences for drug crimes. (Photo: AP)

Under 3 weeks left: Obama in closing stretch of presidency

His final days will largely be consumed by a bid to protect his endangered health care law, a major farewell speech and...

2 Jan 2017 4:54 PM IST

Trump and Abe played under mostly clear skies at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo: Instagram)

Trump and Japan's Abe take a swing at golf diplomacy

Washington and Tokyo have said the weekend trip is a sign of the importance that both leaders place on the US-Japan...

12 Feb 2017 12:34 PM IST

US President Donald Trump reaches to shake hands with with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

No discussion on H-1B during Modi-Trump meeting

Last year, US govt issued nearly one million visas to Indian citizens, and facilitated 1.7 million visits by Indian...

27 Jun 2017 1:19 PM IST

Outgoing US President Barack Obama. (Photo: AFP)

Majority of Americans want Barack Obama back as President: poll

Only 48 per cent of voters say that they would be opposed to Trump's impeachment, the poll said.

3 Feb 2017 2:57 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Tensions soar over Warmbier's death, North Korea calls Trump a...

A series of atomic tests and missile launches since last year have ratcheted up tensions on the Korean peninsula.

22 Jun 2017 12:55 PM IST

Israeli settlers pray in a synagogue in the settlement outpost of Amona. It was established in 1997 and built on private Palestinian land in the Israel-occupied West Bank. (Photo: AFP)

40 families on hilltop rocking Israeli politics

In 2006, the demolition of nine permanent houses in the same outpost led to clashes, & Mr Netanyahu was eager to avoid...

21 Dec 2016 3:05 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump responds to cheering supporters, in front of a backdrop of Christmas trees, at a rally in Orlando, Fla. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Trump's victory Nov. 8 and the fact Clinton had won the national popular vote had stirred an intense lobbying effort,...

20 Dec 2016 8:11 AM IST

United States President-elect Donald Trump removes his jacket while campaigning for Republican US Senate candidate John Kennedy in Louisiana. (Photo: AFP)

Electoral College, prepares to anoint Donald Trump

Historically, electors only rarely defy the expressed wishes of the majority of voters in their district.

19 Dec 2016 12:15 PM IST

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the LaddPeebles Stadium. (Photo: AP)

Interesting times ahead

Mexicans may hope the Great Wall of Trump doesn't come up, and they can continue to sneak across the border after...

19 Dec 2016 12:24 AM IST